SR4C005

DATASHEET Similis SR4C005 • lamiiANT® Features • Antenna for 3G and 4G/LTE applications including MIMO • GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900, WCDMA2100, LTE B7 (25002690MHz), LTE B40 (2300 – 2400 MHZ) • Low profile innovative design • Incorporates DFI (Designed For Integration) to prevent de-tuning • Maintains high performance within low profile package • Supplied on Tape and Reel • Automotive temperature rating a n t e n ova.com DATASHEET: SIMILIS SR4C005-PS-2.01 Contents 1. Description 2 2. Applications 2 3. General data 2 4. Part number 3 5. RF characteristics 3 6. RF performance 4 6 . 1. Return loss 4 6 . 2. VSWR4 6 . 3. Efficiency 5 6 . 4. Antenna pattern 6 6 . 5. Optimising antenna efficiency 10 7. Antenna dimensions 11 8. Schematic symbol and pin definition 12 9. Host PCB footprint 12 10. Electrical interface 13 1 0 .1. Transmission line 13 1 0 .2. Matching circuit 13 11. Antenna integration guide 14 1 1 .1. Antenna placement 14 1 1 .2. Host PCB layout 15 1 1 .3. Host PCB clearance 15 Reference board 16 12. 1 2 .1. Reference board matching circuit 16 13. Soldering 17 14. Hazardous material regulation conformance 17 15. Packaging 17 1 5 .1. Optimal storage conditions 17 1 5 .2. Tape characteristics 18 1 5 .3. Reel dimensions 19 1 5 .4. Box dimensions 19 1 5 .5. Bag properties 20 1 5 .6. Reel label information 20 a n t e n ova.com 1 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 1. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Description Similis uses a ground plane on the host PCB to radiate efficiently, as well as requiring a clearance area around the antenna. The antenna needs an external matching circuit to match it to the frequency bands used. The antenna is ideal for 3G and 4G, as well as diversity/MIMO antennas. 2. • • • • • 3. Applications earable devices W Portable devices Remote monitoring / IoT devices Telematics systems Network equipment / Pico base-stations General data FREQUEN CY 824-960MHz 1710-2170MHz 2300-2400MHz 2500-2690MHz POLARIZA TION Linear OPERATING TEM PERATURE -40°C to 140°C E N V I RONMENTAL CO NDITION TEST ISO16750-4 5.1.1.1/5.1.2.1/5.3.2 I MPEDANCE WITH MATCHING 50 Ω WEIGHT 56% >60% MAXIMUM RETURN LOSS -5dB -7dB MAXIMUM VSWR 3.4:1 2.4:1 2300-2 4 0 0 M H Z 2500-2690MHZ PEAK GAIN 3.7dBi 4.1dBi AVERAGE GAIN (LINEAR) -1.9dBi -1.8dBi AVERAGE EFFICIENCY >65% >66% MAXIMUM RETURN LOSS -10dB -9dB MAXIMUM VSWR 1.9:1 1.9:1 All data measured on Antenova’s evaluation PCB Part No. SR4C005-U1 a n t e n ova.com 3 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 6. SR4C005-PS-2.01 RF performance 6.1. Return loss 6.2. VSWR a n t e n ova.com 4 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 6.3. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Efficiency a n t e n ova.com 5 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 6.4. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Antenna pattern 6.4.1. 824 MHz – 960 MHz 3D pattern at 880MHz a n t e n ova.com 6 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 6.4.2. SR4C005-PS-2.01 1710 MHz – 2170 MHz 3D pattern at 1930MHz a n t e n ova.com 7 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 6.4.3. SR4C005-PS-2.01 2300 MHz – 2400 MHz 3D pattern at 2340MHz a n t e n ova.com 8 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 6.4.4. SR4C005-PS-2.01 2500 MHz – 2690 MHz 3D pattern at 2580MHz a n t e n ova.com 9 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 6.5. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Optimising antenna efficiency All Antenova cellular antennas require a ground plane on the host PCB for best radiation efficiency, especially in the sub-GHz bands. On an ideal PCB the antenna would want to see a minimum of a quarter wavelength at the lowest frequency used required of ground plane behind it. See the example below of the effect of reducing the ground plane length from ~¼ wavelength in 10mm steps for a typical FR4 cellular antenna. a n t e n ova.com 10 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 7. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Antenna dimensions Top view L W H Length Width Height 40.0 ±0.1 10.0 ±0.1 1.7 ±0.1 All dimensions in (mm) 2.0 1.0 Bottom view 8.4 9.0 a n t e n ova.com 9.5 11 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 8. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Schematic symbol and pin definition The circuit symbol for the antenna is shown below. The antenna has 10 pins with only 2 as functional. All other pins are for mechanical strength. P IN DESCRIPTION 3 Feed (Transceiver port) 1 Return/GND 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 9. NC (Not used, mechanical only) Host PCB footprint The recommended host PCB footprint is below. 10 9 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 Pads 1-10 = 2.0 x 1.0 (mm) a n t e n ova.com 12 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 10. 10.1. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Electrical interface Transmission line All transmission lines should be designed to have a characteristic impedance of 50Ω. • The length of each transmission lines should be kept to a minimum • All other parts of the RF system like transceivers, power amplifiers, etc, should also be designed to have a 50 Ω impedance A co-planar transmission line can be designed using an online transmission line calculator tool, such as: https://blog.antenova.com/rf-transmission-line-calculator The PCB thickness, copper thickness and substrate dielectric constant are entered, then the tool calculates the transmission line width and gaps on either side of the track to give a 50 Ω impedance. 10.2. Matching circuit The antenna requires a matching circuit that must be optimized for each product. The matching circuit will require up to six components and the following circuit should be designed into the host PCB. Not all components may be required but should be included as a precaution. The matching network should be placed close to the antenna feed to ensure it is optionally effective in tuning the antenna. a n t e n ova.com 13 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 11. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Antenna integration guide We recommend the following during the design phase to maximise antenna performance and minimize noise: • • • • Minimum 4 layer PCB Route signals and power internally where possible Flood all layers with ground Knit ground on all layers together with plenty of vias Follow placement guidance carefully, in addition Antenova provide technical support to help you through all stages of your design. Register for an account on https://ask.antenova.com/ to access technical support. 11.1. Antenna placement The best position for the antenna is in the corner of the short side of the PCB. This allows the longer side of the PCB to be a ground plane, a long ground plane improves the antenna’s efficiency. The antenna requires clearance ideally in 5 spatial directions as shown below. Where this cannot be achieved you should keep as many clear as possible to a minimum of 3. Please note performance will degrade with fewer clearances. The Antenova placement tool can be used to advise on antenna placement, see: https://blog.antenova.com/intelligent-antenna-selection-and-placementtool-antenova Correct a n t e n ova.com Incorrect 14 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 11.2. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Host PCB layout The host PCB must be designed using the PCB footprint shown with the correct clearances. An example of the PCB layout shows the antenna footprint. Please note this clearance area is critical to the performance of the antenna and must be applied through all layers of the PCB. D=3.0mm All dimensions in (mm) 11.3. Host PCB clearance The diagram below shows the antenna footprint and clearance through all layers on the PCB. Only the antenna pads and connections to feed and GND are present within this clearance area. Placement of components and GND with traces adjacent to the antenna should maintain a minimum clearance of 15mm from either side. The antenna should therefore be placed in the corner to only have one side affected. Similis a n t e n ova.com 15 DATASHEET: SIMILIS SR4C005-PS-2.01 Reference board 12. A reference board is used for evaluating the antenna SR4C005 and it includes a SMA female connector. (Part number: SR4C005-U1) 110mm To order a reference board please see antenova.com 40mm Front view 12.1. Back view Reference board matching circuit D E S IGNATOR TYPE VALUE DESCRIPTION L1 Inductor 1.2nH Murata LQG15HN series L2 Inductor 22nH Murata LQG15HN series L3 Inductor 2.7nH Murata LQG15HN series C1 Capacitor 12pF Murata GJM15 series C2, C3 Capacitor 0.5pF Murata GJM15 series L2 L1 C1 C2 L3 C3 a n t e n ova.com 16 DATASHEET: SIMILIS SR4C005-PS-2.01 Soldering 13. This antenna is suitable for lead free soldering. The reflow profile should be adjusted to suit the device, oven and solder paste, while observing the following conditions: • For leaded soldering, the maximum temperature should not exceed 240 ºC. • For lead free soldering, a maximum temperature of 255 ºC for no more than 20 seconds is permitted. • The antenna should not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 120 ºC more than 3 times during the soldering process. Hazardous material regulation conformance 14. The antenna has been tested to conform to RoHS and REACH requirements. A certificate of conformance is available from Antenova’s website. Packaging 15. 15.1. Optimal storage conditions TEMPERATURE -10ºC to 40ºC HUMIDITY Less than 75% RH SHELF LIFE 24 Months STORAGE PLACE Away from corrosive gas and direct sunlight PACKAGING MSL LEVEL Reels should be stored in unopened sealed manufacturer’s plastic packaging. 1 Note: Storage of open reels of antennas is not recommended due to possible oxidization of pads on antennas. If short term storage is necessary, then it is highly recommended that the bag containing the antenna reel is re-sealed and stored in conditions as described in the tabel above. The shelf life of the antenna is 2 years provided the factory seal on the package has not been broken. a n t e n ova.com 17 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 15.2. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Tape characteristics P0 P1 P2 D0 4.00 ± 0.1 16.00 ± 0.1 2.00 ± 0.1 1.50 ± 0.1 E F W 1.75 ± 0.1 26.20 ± 0.15 56.00 ± 0.3 All dimensions in (mm) QUANTITY LEADING SPACE TRAILING SPACE 1000 pcs / reel 25 blank antenna holders 25 blank antenna holders a n t e n ova.com 18 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 15.3. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Reel dimensions A C N W1 330.0 ± 2.0 13.0 ± 0.5 178.0 ± 0.5 56 ± 2.0 All dimensions in (mm) 15.4. Box dimensions W I DTH (W) BREADTH (B) HEIGHT ( H ) 350mm 355mm 70mm a n t e n ova.com 19 DATASHEET: SIMILIS 15.5. SR4C005-PS-2.01 Bag properties Reels are supplied in protective plastic packaging. 15.6. Reel label information Quality statements Antenova’s products conform to REACH and RoHS legislation. For our statements regarding these and other quality standards, please see antenova.com. Antenova reserves all rights to the contents of this document. Antenova gives no warranties based solely on the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to the specifications of the products described herein at any time and without notice. a n t e n ova.com 20 DATASHEET: SIMILIS SR4C005-PS-2.01 Antenna design, integration and test resources Product designers – the details contained in this datasheet will help you to complete your embedded antenna design. Please follow our technical advice carefully to obtain optimum antenna performance. We aim to support our customers to create high performance wireless products. You will find a wealth of design resources, calculators and case studies to aid your design on our website. 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